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The Overseas Guides Company, winner of the 2013 OPP Best Media Award, has a dedicated team of writers, based both in-country and in the UK, regularly providing quality content across a range of media on all aspects of living, moving and buying overseas. Our editorial team are always available for insightful comment on any aspect of overseas property, living abroad, or economic issues.

First-hand information and the chance to browse overseas homes and make valuable contacts will be on offer in coming weeks as the autumn property exhibitions in the UK get underway, with expectations they'll be busier than 2013.Read more

Uncertainty over the Scottish independence referendum is leading to exchange rate movement, meaning Brits on the verge of buying overseas property should be extra attentive when making an international payment right now, while Scots with intentions to move abroad might have to re-visit their plans.Read more

Reports of Brits becoming more diligent when choosing their current account is good news, however different rules and practices mean running a foreign bank account requires even more care, according to the OverseasGuidesCompany.com.Read more

Known for its buying guides for the most popular destinations for would-be UK expats, www.OverseasGuidesCompany.com can also offer their support for expats selling their overseas properties – a complicated process. used in these countries.Read more

It was Chris’s France-based wine supplier that first suggest he look at Charente-Maritime as a potential new home location. After exploring the area himself, he got in touch with estate agent Beaux Villages – who showed him a number of properties that met his specifications, before he fell instantly in love with an old convent... Read more

Overseas property-buyers should heed warnings not to rush into a purchase after just one short viewing, following a recent survey that showed the average viewing in the UK takes just 33 minutes.Read more

Brits in the market for an overseas home in the second half of 2014 should factor in an interest rate rise in the UK, as well as the exchange rate, when budgeting for their foreign purchase, warned the Overseas Guide Company in August.Read more

The British nation pays an extra and avoidable £530million in inheritance tax (IHT) each year according to recent analysis, which should be a warning to everyone - but in particular expats - to look closely at how their estate is set up. Read more

The scenic Yorkshire countryside was thrust into the global spotlight with its hosting of the Tour de France at the weekend, and later on in the race, riders and viewers alike will be treated to some of France’s least spoilt areas, including those that could make great second home destinations. Read more

It’s not just tennis players who should be inspired by Wimbledon champions – anyone searching for a second home in the UK or abroad could start by seeing where the heroes of SW19’s Centre Court choose to splash their cash on property. Read more

Watch your cash generate a miserable return that’s barely above inflation, or invest in property – perhaps somewhere abroad where you can spend family holidays, as well as feasibly benefit from capital appreciation? Read more

The World Cup should be a reminder that global sporting events that attract thousands of international fans, organisers and participants can be the ideal way to earn some extra rental income from a second home, both at home in the UK or abroad. Read more

It’s not just guaranteed sunshine that makes living abroad an attractive proposition to British retirees, following a report that showed that the average retired household in the UK forks out 30 per cent of its annual income to the taxman. Read more

“Conditions in 2014 mean investing in a UK buy-to-let could be the safest way for Brits retiring abroad to keep hold of a sterling based asset and boost their monthly income,” said Richard Way, Editor of the Overseas Guides Company, in April. Read more

Wealthy pensioners will see their lifetime allowance decrease when new rules kick in next month and there are concerns pensioners could be targeted further in Wednesday’s Budget, a move that would affect anyone planning an overseas retirement. Read more